He's the best ever!

Convinced me to go into law--now at U of T

He's the most effective prof I've ever had!

great teacher, learnt a lot.

interesting class, cool prof

The class was a little dry, although he has an odd sense of humor that makes you chuckle. Although he isn't an easy marker, he really wants you to do well. Take the course from him, but be prepared to work.

Overall I learned a tremendous amount about business law from taking this course. The assignments, especially the last research paper, were great for in-depth learning as they required a lot of critical thinking. The lectures could be very boring which was a negative but I would take another course from him again.

Prof. Bowal is awesome. He is a hard marker and has hard tests but he is very helpful and answers any questions you have. He is very funny and his class is a blast.

I think some of his lectures in class are similar to how he would act in court. Lots of vocal influctions to convey different points & other sorts of dramatics.If you want to be taught by someone who is enthusiastic about their subject take his class.An added bonus are his online exams (both midterm and final).Beware avg mark in his class is 65%.

Phenomenal professor, is grilling and a difficult marker, know your stuff before going to class.

I dont know why people are so bitter with this guy, hes a stud. Knows his stuff inside out, and his dry sense of humor grows on you throughout the semseter. Ya his tests are hard but its university, its not supposed to be easy.

I would recommend taking this class if you want to find out if law school is for you. He teaches using the case law method law schools use along with calling on students for answers with high expectations of preparation. I think the world of him and highly reccomend him if your looking to grow as a student and understand the legal system.

Peter Bowal is probably the best professor I have had at the U of C so far. Anyone can make an economics class interesting, but it takes a really good professor to be able to teach something that not everyone is interested in and still make it interesting.

Took this class during block week, had to prepare all the readings beforehand. However, if you're dedicated and stay on top of it, it isn't too bad. You get the grade you deserve in this course, however he is extremely approachable and willing to lend a hand if you need it. Highly recommended to all! Learned a ton!

Block week Fall 09. Even though lecture goes from 8am-5pm he managed to keep it interesting. I learned a ton from this class. Tests are challenging (esp written questions). Reading in advance is critical. Contribute to discussion! He is nice, helpful and knows his stuff. He even said he would be honoured to be a reference for us in the future!

Peter is an excellent prof. But be careful. This class IS NOT easy. The open book exams are very hard and you may not be completely happy with your grades. But as for the class itself, I thought it was one of the most interesting classes I have ever taken. He really knows how to make these things interesting.

Great professor, cares deeply about his students. Took this course in block week and it was a huge load of information. Readings could be completed easily if started a month early. That being said though, prof was always enthusiastic and relevant in the eight-hour classes.

Peter Bowal is by far the best professor at the university of calgary. His intellgence, teaching style and helpfusness are the easy to note visible metrics from attending his class, but it his genuine care for his students and what the university SHOULD be that sets him apart. A few years ago he sued the U of C for their shady behavior (See google)

This has to be the best professor I have had in 3 years at the U of C. He makes what could be a relatively boring subject a class to look forward to each week with his enthusiasm and his knowledge of the subject is unprecedented. His tests are very challenging but if you want to come out of this class with something, take it with Bowal.

Mr. Bowal is the best prof I have ever had at U of C. He's brilliant, and very genuine and helpful. He has a talent for teaching, and wants all of his students to learn and do well. That said, the course itself is challenging - but it's law! Just attend class, do the readings, and work at it. I learned a ton from this man and am better for it.

Interesting course very useful in all aspect of life, however test are hard and tricky. Mr Bowal is one of those teacher who does everything on the computer and i mean everything including midterms and finals.

Peter Bowal's bock week class was incredibly hard and ultimately unfair. His only merits lie in the (admittedly) interesting class discussions he hosts and his impressive credentials. Even then, all they prove is that Cambridge doesn't equip its students with the capacity to write a proper multiple choice question.

I took BSEN 395 in the block week format. I would strongly advise of doing the same. Although the tests were often tedious and time-constrained, if you enter the week having looked at ALL of the SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS posted on the BlackBoard page, you'll do fine. This includes the practice exams (!!!). Also, the textbook is not necessary.

Peter Bowal is very inspiring to learn from. I never felt like I needed to go to class to pass the course, but I went anyways because he made the material so interesting. He is hilarious, and a very cool guy.

Don't listen to the haters! Prof. Bowal takes a personal interest in the success his students, and although he requires a lot more effort than some other senior classes, it is worth it. Business Law is one of the only practical law courses you can get outside of the Faculty itself, and anyone in business should at least audit one of his lectures.

Really enjoyed Peter. He's funny, easy to talk to, makes the lectures really interesting, and is an all around good guy. He marks a little difficult, but it shouldn't really impact what you get out of this class. Highly recommended.

The two trash ratings below were from the same nasty person: same day (hour), comments begin with same voice and style and they're identical ratings. This was obviously someone who wanted the questions and answers to the impending final exam in advance. He did not get that so he smacked the prof hard on this site.

Difficult exams, but overall very well taught. Very nice guy, really tries to get the class involved. I didn't expect to be this interested in this class.

I have never encountered a Professor that cares more for his students. The course is case based, and Prof. Bowal does a great job keeping it interesting and relevant. You must attend class as there is a heavy participation component. I highly recommend taking this senior business option with Prof. Bowal if you are considering attending law school.

Bowal is a great guy. Very passionate and clearly cares about his students. Tests are extremely difficult. Highly recommend taking law with another professor. No others test like him. Class can be boring but he's a good prof. However, tests are extremely hard, study notes and know the laws inside out.

Knowledgable, personable, funny and engaging. He challenges you. He's a model prof, really cares about your success.

Absolutely wonderful professor. Genuinely cares about his students and what he is teaching, always tries his best to make it interesting despite the somewhat dull content. Most profs could learn a lot from him!

He's tough but knows his stuff and wants everyone to succeed. Bowal gets to know your name and cares about you personally.

He's good. Very, very good.

Peter cares alot that the students succeed. He has high expectations which won't please many. Easy grades are found elsewhere but if you are here to learn, he's your prof.

Peter Bowal is the reason I went to law school. He is funny, engaging and always questions the way things are.

If you're looking for an easy course, bowal's class is not for you. That being said, he is one of my favourite profs so far. He seems to truly care about his students, is extremely knowledgeable, and makes class very interesting and engaging. Will definitely be taking his senior business law course later in my degree.

Extremely hard prof with no scaling. Impossible to do well in course. He should really give shorter exams..

Lots of whining going on here. Hey, it's university. Bowal pushes you to do your best, he does not give you an A for only having a pulse.

I learned alot and really enjoyed this course.

Hand's down, he's the best, hardest-working, most caring prof I've had at the U. of C.

Took it during block week and found that it was too much information to take in for 1 week. His tests are also brutal. However, Peter is a relatively nice guy, is very knowledgeable and approachable. He will do what he can to help you succeed if you ask for help. Take class if you want a rewarding experience. Avoid if you want to a good grade.

Peter is a super nice prof, very helpful. He wrote a letter of reference that helped me to get a good job. He cares a lot so students succeed.

I liked the course. Bowal pushes you always farther than you'd be satisfied with. You'll learn tons if you put in the work.

Good Prof. Hard Final Exam. Work hard on the assignments and you can still do very well.

Bowal is very animated and interested in the material. I actually really enjoyed the stuff he covered. He marks hella hard though - but no worries, he does a ridiculous curve at the end. I ended up with an A- and I'm pretty content with it. Final exam is open book.

He's a hard-working, caring prof. He was very fair. I learned a ton.

For an incredible, challenging learning experience there is Bowal; for an easy, meaningless A there are all the rest.

I took this in block week & he is honestly one of the best profs I've ever had. I've been a student for 5 years, I've taken other law classes, I've even taken graduate level classes - he's the best. He's honest, fair, and super kind. It's not an easy A, it's not for the "Cs get degrees" crowd, but if you're a good student & love law, take this.

My favourite prof I've had at U of C. Peter genuinely cares about his students and seems very passionate about law, which makes the class more interesting. Took this course in block week and I was actually bummed when it was over! Great prof. HIGHLY recommended. Like everyone says, his tests are challenging so go to every class and pay attention!

Peter Bowal is an amazing prof. He has great notes online but the things he tests you on is what he says in class so you better write notes. The subject matter is really interesting and you can tell he knows his stuff. I'm not that smart but he makes everything so clear and understandable. Plus he's funny too.

Very passionate about law and you can see it in his enthusiasm. This was my first block week course ever so it was heavy on material and pretty dry but to my surprise, it wasn't so bad. He made it interesting with case studies, his past experiences, and videos. Tests are hard but he's very reasonable. Overall, one of the best profs I've ever had!!

Had Mr. Bowal for my block week class. He was a very fast talker and I found it hard to follow the notes. His tests are tough but not totally impossible. Pay attention in lectures. He does know his stuff but he makes you work for the grades. All in all not the worst prof I have had.

Peter is clearly very passionate about what he does. He can come across harsh and calls out on you in class, but he means well. He just wants to make sure that everyone is following along and understands what is going on. He makes an effort to go around and learn everyone's names, and even has convos with as many people as he can before class.

Peter Bowal taught this class quite well which made myself actually enjoy the course. The midterms are open book. Assignment is straight forward. However I have heard from previous students that the final is unreasonably hard and will bring down all our grades. Regardless, Peter Bowal was a joy, good prof, and made business law interesting.

The C students and withdrawals don't like Prof. Bowal. No surprise there. He teaches how to analyze, apply and support your conclusions. That is hard work, more than memorizing. If you are willing to go there, it is transformative.

Great professor! You definitely have to show up to class, but if you do each long answer question will be a piece of cake. Once the course finished he emailed each student a couple page long email giving them feedback on how they did and could improve. He still goes out of his way to say hi to me when we cross paths. Amazing person/prof!

Prof. Bowal really knows the law and makes it unforgettable the way he tells the stories. He is passionate and caring, and very funny. If you put the work into this course, you will never regret it. One of the best profs.

This class is tough with lots of content but it's also the most interesting class I've taken in uni. You really need to go to every class, but Bowal is hilarious, kind, and tells the best stories. To get a good grade, you need to participate in class, do the practice tests, and memorize both Constitution Acts. Awesome class and prof overall.

This was a really interesting class and I enjoyed it a lot. However, this is a tough class and it has a lot of material. You must attend all lectures in order to do well in the class. The midterm was fine but the final was difficult. Overall, Prof. Bowal is caring and funny. I would highly recommend him and this class.

Great professor and lecturer, but his tests are extremely hard. All the material in his tests were covered in class and is fair game so don't miss a lecture. He essentially expects you to be a lawyer when writing the tests. He is very funny as well and his stories are very entertaining.

One of my favorites. He still says hi when I see him. Some find it difficult because they study off of the powerpoint slides, however that isn't all that is needed. I'll give you some EXTREMELY helpful advice, type your notes and type everything he says down. The questions often come from what he says in lecture and not just what is on the slides.

Peter Bowal is fine at teaching, honestly people leaving bad reviews don't have what it takes to complete a somewhat challenging class. He really makes an effort to make boring material somewhat interesting. Tests are above average in difficulty but by no means terribly hard. Go to most or all of the lectures and do some supplementary readings.

Really good prof, super hard class. You need to attend lecture to get a good grade and do the readings. Exams are worth a lot and there is a lot of content.

Professor Bowal's lectures are interesting, and his stories are fun to listen to. However, readings are very heavy in this course and you will have to dedicate a lot of time into getting key concepts. Fortunately, prof. Bowal lets you bring cheat sheets to exams, which can be your saving grace for the final. Overall solid prof.

Amazing content. Students should be engaged during in-class questioning as this is the best way to learn as opposed to furious note-taking. Make an effort to talk with him before/ after classes.

Gave the best feedback I have received from any professor. Always says hi even though I finished class with him last year. Amazing professor!!

Peter makes you think. He asks good questions. He's rigorous but he also brings out the best in your learning.

I am pursuing an engineering degree. Taking this course has made me rethink my career choice. This professor has been truly inspirational. Never in my life I imagined I would enjoy a law course, ever. Dr. Bowal is definitely not the kind of prof to give away grades to students (may be that is why he has some bad reviews). But he is fair to the core

Peter is an example of what the legal profession seeks - hardworking, just, and ultimately fair. This class is not easy - many required readings and heavy papers. You don't get handed marks in any form. But the marks that you do receive are what you worked for, what you deserved. Would take a class again with Peter in a heartbeat.

Peter was a great prof who really wanted you to learn in this class. He was very nice and put a good effort in. There wasn't much that you got marked on, so it was hard to do well. He expects lots of detail in your written answers which I find fair, but can be hard to achieve. Overall a great guy but not necessarily the easiest class to take.

Honestly, this course is tough and there is a lot of material to cover. That being said, I think Peter did a great job teaching the course and his lectures were very interesting to listen too. Probably one of the most relevant courses I've taken in my degree so far.

He is an inspirational prof. He loves what he teaches and he does what he can to show you examples. The course is heavy no doubt about that and the tests are hard only to push you to study but he goes over what is expected of you. He just wants you to show him you are in the class. As long you read and show up to class you'll be fine

Professor Bowal is a fantastic prof. He pushes each student to grow each lecture. Anyone who complains about this class, claiming how unfair or impossible it is to do well is simply soft and contributes to our generation getting a bad reputation. If you keep up with the class and stay on top of your readings, you will do well. Favourite class yet.

I took BSEN 395 with Professor Bowal Fall 2017 and based on RateMyProfessor I was expecting the class to be difficult, and I was not wrong. If you go into this class with Bowal expect to study hard for tests, but expect to LEARN. READ THE CASES and be prepared for class and you will have one of the best learning experiences.

Learned a ton from this guy. He's old school. No fluff and no sitting around shooting the breeze experiential-like.

You have to read, but hey that's the subject of law. He's really a nice guy, easy to talk to and cares a lot about students. There is no useless group projects. Not an easy course but a rewarding one.

If you put in the effort, he gives effort back. Not taking this class with Bowal is a mistake - if you do well he puts out tons of opportunities for students (research, co-authorships, etc). He cares and gets to know his students. The fact that his rating on here is so low is absolutely beyond me

Bowal is the best prof I've ever had. He's caring and pushes you to work hard and do your best. You learn a lot in his course.

I took two of his courses several years ago. Looking back, his teaching was the best education I received in my whole degree.

I really liked this course and the way the professor taught it.

Now, looking back at the end of my final year, I now realize that this was my favourite course and Prof Bowal was my favourite instructor. The material is really important and useful to learn and he organizes and teaches it so well. I enjoyed and learned from every single class. He doesn't only teach concepts, but how to learn and think.

Prof Bowal was the most inspiring and complete professor I've had at university. He was very well prepared, organized the course well and always challenged us.

Professor's organized lectures and challenging approach made this course very rewarding. The textbook was helpful, and tools like unstuckstudy complemented the class well.

He is under-rated probably because he's a hard marker. But Peter's very knowledgeable and challenged us to learn about the law in ways we can use in our lives. This was definitely one of the best MBA courses and it was an elective. It should be a required course.

Tough but fair. Really brought the concepts to life. I learned a lot and would take another course with him for sure.